That is a dead damselfly (view larger here). An ebony jewelwing, to be specific.
It was quite pretty, and I tried to take a number of shots of it in repose, but this one — this utterly broken, mutilated shot — is my favorite of that day’s bunch.
It looks like a creature in some kind of benediction or prayer. Or perhaps in mourning.
Either way: please to enjoy.
Kris Kramer says:
That’s haunting.
And weird.
February 1, 2016 — 12:33 AM
writing, writing, words words words. says:
I love it. It touches me. It’s like yeah, been there. Re your descriptions – yes, yes, yes.
February 1, 2016 — 1:48 AM
Ivy says:
My first thought when I saw this in my email was ooooh, new book! New cover art! What eerie kind of story will “The Damselfly Dead” be about?
February 1, 2016 — 2:24 AM
debblakeauthor says:
I kind of thought that myself 🙂
February 1, 2016 — 7:49 AM
pitboss14 says:
I, winged creature frozen lay
Open to the coming slay.
Horrid curve of reaper’s scythe
Bid along my life and swift.
Deliver me with curve of blade
From bright sunlight into shade.
For though this shining life now darkens
I close my eyes and other hearkens.
February 1, 2016 — 10:35 AM
Deb Atwood says:
I’m with the others–thought it was part of a cover for a new novel. Everything is lovely about that image from the sharp angle to the textured wing. Beautiful!
February 1, 2016 — 10:53 AM
killerpuppytails says:
Reminds me of a reverse version of the Battle Angel Alita issue 1 cover.
February 1, 2016 — 11:11 AM
Widdershins says:
That would make some cool cover art … just read the rest of the comments … seems there’s a consensus. Who’d’a thunk! 🙂
February 1, 2016 — 11:48 AM
Jessa Slade says:
Oh, this is quite lovely.
February 4, 2016 — 3:58 PM